The Athena press., June 19, 1903, Image 2

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' 'PRESS Athena, Oregon
t THEN A, JUNE 19,
1903
THK HKPPNER HOKROB.
The nwful terror that came to Hep
pner Sunday night is the worst calamity
that has ever happened east of the Rocky
mountains, from the cause of elements.
We ead of the awfpl catastrophes in
the Eastern and Middle ' states with a
miad composed and dulled
i. i i . . c ' t .
because of
the frequency of tbeir occurrence,
sup
plemented, perhaps, by the thought
that in those localities the death-dealiDg
cyclone and the submerging flood have
become a part of the climatic conditions
But now, that the storm mantle has
ruthlessly been thrown, aside, and al
most at our Very door scores of people
have perished, with a terrible, sinking
awe, Use realization of what ; is .transpir
ing in those eastern states nearly every
week has been buried in the minds of
all.; Tho cloud burst that broke over
Heppner and caused death and devas
tation in one of several that has appear
ed in tbit community in past years.
' Tlifl others' were of small violence com
pared to that of Sunday night which
came down the ...canyon in which the
town is.nituutfd, j but conclusively dem
onHlratos that, dome powerful influence,
minerxl or otherwise, Is' secreted in that
locality, und tum'influence makes itself
felt in the relative action of electric
storms and accompanying cloud bursts.
ueppuer, wun its iuu people, was
favorably situated to receive the dire
destruction that visited it. In Willow
creek basin, a veritable cinyoc, the
prosperous little city has been growing
for years, It nestled at the confluence
of three canyons that drain high foot
hills in the Blue mountains, 60 miles
southwest of Athena. The cloud burst
occurred on the hillside slope of these
three canyons, and before the Heppner
people realised it, a seething billow of
turbulent water in a wall 5 to 7 feet high
was hurled with mighty, grinding, tear
ing force against the lower portion of
the town. Huge boulders, trees that
hid stood for centuries, and all else
movable, came without a 1 moment's
warning, racing unfettered and un
checked along' its path of destruction.
Houses were , crushed into kindling
wood or whirled along the crest of the
fl iod. Terrified inmates frantically ap
pealed to those on higher ground in
t-uin for help; in the lushing mass of
water and wreckage fathers, mothers
ai)l children waged a useless battle for
lifu's existence. Few, indeod, who felt
the clasp of those icy waters live today
to tell of tbe experience, and those who
do were saved by, accident, only. In
kss than an hour the flood had passed
and darkness came to shield the horror
of nature's tragedy from tho eyes of the
living. . But man's anxiety to know the
fate of those dear to him could not be
denied, and by the light of lanterns
through tbe long night willing hands
delved in the mud and wreckage tor the
dead. When the grey dawn of morning
came 160 bodies -had been recovered,
and the terrible news and a call for help
hud been sent by carrier to the outside
world. The adjoiuing counties respond
H, and as quickly as horse ! .flesh could
over them, hundreds went to Hep
pner's assistance. The work of recovery
goes on day and night. About 200 isf
given in the list of dead. Others are
yet to be found, and yet others will per
haps never be found. Over the grief -stricken
picture of orphans, widowed
mothers, broken families and ' the un
identified dead, it is better to draw the
veil of silence than to attempt to depict
the wails of anguish and heart-throbs
of sorrow. . '
The Lewiston Tribune gives voice to
tho following "outside view' of Oregon
polities: "Hermann has been elected
to congress to succeed Tongue on the
promise that, although be is said to b
unfit and discredited, the party will
nominate a better man next time and
so the people were importance! to stand
by the party regardless of its failures
and mistakes. . Another controling fac
tor was that Hermann would be able to
get a share of administration spoils for
his district, while a democrat would
have po right to ask favors of tbe gov
ernment. Thus our extreme party poli
tics leads to the elevation of unfit men
to the high places and prevents the fit
man from taking any part in the shap
ing of public aflsirs. Still we prize our
politics very highly and seem willing to
pay several prices to have the public
service abused and plundered."
Tbe board of army engineers that re
cently visited the obstructions in the
Colombia river, between The Dalles and
Celilo, has decided to abandon the
Harts plan for ppening th rjver at that
point, and in lieu thereof will prepare
plans and estimates for a continuous
ship canal from the foot of the dalles
rapids to the head of Celilo falls. The
Hfcrta plan contemplated the construc
tion of a submerged dam in the Colum
bia, with a view to draining out Five
Mile rapids. The river was then to be
opened around other obstructions by
means of two or three short canals. The
engineers visited the scene of the pro
posed improvement, and, after studying
the natural conditions andsurroundings,
concluded by unanimous vote that the
dam proposition was altogether imprac
ticable. , A man once got a dun through the
pfjstoffice and it made him mad. He
went to see the editor about it and the
eflitor showed Lim" some duns he bad
received himself, one for the ink, one
for the paper, one for the plates and
several others. "Now," said tbe patient
editor, "I don't get mad when these
come; I knew I owed these and relied
on you and others, who owe me, to come
in and pay me so I could pay them,
You see we all depend on someone."
The mad subscriber saw the force of tbe
argument and said he was sorry tbat he
had let the bill run so long and paid
three years in advance. Wonder if
there is any more men like Ibis ore
stillliving? ...
The bond of sympathy for suffering
humanity was exemplified by the action
of Athena citizens taken in mass meet
I ing Tuesday morning. The giving of
the Fourth of July fund to assist tbe
Heppner sufferers will redound to the
I good name and generosity of Athena.
It is a step well taken; inasmuch as it
does not seem compatible with good
citizenship that hilarity should abound
when so much sorrow exists in a near
by community.
Pendleton ended the ball season by
putting on the usual finishing touch of
a rowdy scrap. An attempt was made
to horsewhip Umpire Ripley after the
game. Later, "Bob" Wilner and Dru
hot, the California pitcher, had a fight.
It's the easiest matter in the world to
get along with Pendleton when it comes
to baseball. Simply cut her out.
Although every one who enters the
court room where tbe Kentucky feud is
being investigated is obliged to check
his weapons the wise man who has
business there will wear a piece of boil
er iron on his back.
Nineteen Pendleton citizens met last
night and voted to carry on the cele
bration preparations. The vote stood U
to 5 on the first ballot. It was later
made unanimous.
REPORT OF THE CONDITION
oy THE
FIRST NATIONAL BAM OF ATHENA
No. 4516.
'. AT
Athena, in the State of Oregon,
AT THE
Close of Business, June 9th, 1903
7 UE80VRCK8. '
lioaim and dlswmiU
IU337TSH
4t!77
1240000
HI 87
1 00000
21M2S
B048 79
umo
SH7S
80000
nsm
12 tut oo
62500
Overdraft secured and nnwciiretl
U H twmilH to 8wuru circulation
lorks, aecurlt tea, etc.
lUttiKiiiR-nouse mrnuure nxiurva
Other mil estate owned
I Hie from State Hanks ana Hankers
I Hie from aiv'd reserve aaenU.
Check and other cash Items
Notes of other National Bauks
('motional paper currency, nickels
and cent.
Specie
uea in n lima wun v a t reasurer
(5 per cent of circulation)
Total
LIABILITIES.
$ its won
Capital Mock paid lit
$.'i0000 00
purpius muu
Undivided profits, leu expenses aud
taxes mid
National bank ttntea outstanding
I)ue toother National Hanks
Due to Mtate Hanks and Hankera
tsa 22
I2S0000
1 906
4 its as
817O0 87
ltSSSW
Individual deposits subject to check
Demand cert 1 Ilea tea of do
cpoait
lldlUK
Cashier checks outstanding
Total
9 ITS t 11
Rtateor Oregon, l..
County of Uraatllla ( "
I, K. 8. 1-eUrow, cashier of the above-named
bauk, do solemnly swear that the above state
ment la true to the bext of tuy knowledge ano
belief. f. 8. l.K ti how cashier
Hubserlbed and sworu to before nie this 1Mb
day of June, 1WH. K. U Harnett,
Notary publlo lor Oregon.
H. C- Attains )
CouHKCr Attvxt 1. E. Oolbern f Director
C.A.UanvU J
Mj; j3eH is Fire Insurance jj
I S fL -$'fk About an unexpected guest. I . ! '
i "15? vvvfs MTbee', Mthii,f ta ih . !; j i .I'Ayvilcy v.
1 IjYj " )fiS "There's somethinf better far " ' ' " -r ----
(G ' JjtH than meat" J..,"-. '.. -""I ' '
SX Ttf&m rir40"" - ; ! ONLY THE BEST COM-. ;
))) ISP When helped to "Force " hf I I JANIES TO INSURE IN j
tS T ltST?A T ;i 0.0. CtoERlAIPf Agent i;
1 I if ) I J' (f "" - ' Notary Public and Conveyancer. !
'. Tie Rwdf-to-Serrt Creal . . r, : , , , ,
. ' j Ke-To-Bac fof1 Ktfty Ceats.
ready for
any emergency,
Farmer txre EaUntf " Foroe."
"Thanks for 'Force.' I eat it three
tunes a day. Folks call me 'Sunny Jim.'
Took some to the country with me on a
visit and tbe farmers out mere are
eating ' Force' now.
"Will Rrrr."
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ATHENA AND
A.KUNKE
f arm liiio cmcnt Dca crs
n a rum
VMM
Piano Cutting v lrlachincrst
Stands unequaled and without a peer. We carry the
full line of Piano; Machinery., See us for fence Wire
HA WES BUILDING, Main Street, ATIIENA, OREGON
" - A Thoughtful Man. ' '
M. M. Austin, of Winchester, Ind.,
Knew what to do in the hour of need.
His wife had such an unusual case of
stomach and liver trouble, physicians
could not help her. He thought of and
tried Dr. King's New Life Fills and she
got relief at once and was finally cured.
Only 25c, at G. C. Osburn's drug store.
Going to Build?
4 Save Money ann Time by Hav-
ing O. E." TUOUTMAN, Archi
tect, make your Planl and Spci
rlcationSj "
llOOM 15, ASSOCIATION- BUILD1NO,
PENDLETON. - -' . ORE.
For
House Keeping
Purposes
tea
See our stock before you buy.
Baker & folsom
The Complete House Furnishers, Main
St., next to Postoflice, Pendleton.
everything
Deering Bind ers for Grain and Corn.
McCormack Headers and Extras
Hodge Etras and Piano Headers'
Binders and Mowers and Rakes
WE CARRY A MOST
V . , ' . ' . B Guaranteed tubauto hajut cure. Biakes weui,
IvSa I "nen atron' Mx laire. ". AH drurfcuoa
ET m p n nPFR .f .,-,
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PENDLETON
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cifb Coast to Chicago and
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I i Jiini. fiijii:iiiii, j.LiwMPiwijiAiwi W ' .ayWit W "jV" c
us about your trip as we are in a position to give you some
, valuable information and assistance. 5319 miles of track over
which are operated some of the finest trains in the world. , ...
For particulars regarding freight or passenger rates and service,
call on or. address, (. ; . ' . y
J. C. tlDSEY, T. P. & P. A. B H. TEUKBUIL, Com'l Agent
J42 Third St., PORTLAND, ORE
FIRSJ N&TIOMRL
IT C. AHntna Prnldfflt.
i T.J Kirk, Vice-President.
CAPITAL STOCK,
8TJBPLT7S, .
Proper attention glTsa to
and domestic
t
F. . La Grow, Cashier,
SST'"pl '
INCORPORATED
COMPLETE LINE OF HARDWARE. ETC ETC
to do, is to have
Chapman, the dec
orator, do your pa
per hanging , and
painting. Satisfac
tion and first-class
work guaranteed..
If your buggy is in
need of paint, take
it to tbe painter,
CHAPMAN;
Third St., Athena.
DAMHER 8ALVE
ut.m.rth..ltngww.tnth.w.rld.
COMMERCIAL
LIVERY, 'FEED' -
- and SALE STABLE.
Best Turnouts
In Eastern Oregon
Stock Boarded
byihe Day,. Week
or Month.-
KING BROTHERS Prop J
t9sS(rtSal
a?
but if you are going eitt write us for our
rates and let us tell you about the service
and accomodations offered by the Illiols
Central Railroad. Through Tourist
Cars via the Illinois Central from Pa-
Qncinnati. Don't fail to write
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BMK OF STHEHE g
n. A RuKvaU.l
V. E. Colburn, VDlreetore
$60,000
5,000
eoUeetlPRS. PfJin foreign
siohaoga.
I. M.Ksmp, Assistant Cashier !
Hie
Sole
Most goods for
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3ROSS & wortiiingtonS
IS
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sis tho plaoe you augnt to go for a drink
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The Bar is always shinning, neat and clean, and a Marble-top
. . . " Bartender there can be Beoq.
OPEN DAY
North Side Main Street,
-f I M. J. BAGLEY .-.
U'li'K .'.-:.:-? :A't,--rS vi i-r! -s '-'. w'f ,,t. v i
I The Best in Groceries i
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THE STANDARD PENS EVERYWHERE.-' 150 Style TMdSRtST-
, - CM k til Slllanw.
WsrkS. CsW. I. ISTE8BR80K
I Rock Spri tigs
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Special Rates
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S A. M, GILLIS, Atliena, Oregon. 5
atificititiiiiic8iiiaciciitif)iiiiiBa
CHARLES GAY
...Dealers in...
Candies, Nuts, Fruits, Tobaccos, Cigars
CLUB ROOM
...ATHENA LUMBER COMPANY ...
. . . H. H. CURTIS. Msnsger.
We respectfully solicit a liberal share of your patronage. We
will give you entire Satisfaction. ,
WE KEEP OH HAND A LARCE STOCK OF ROSLYS COAL
$m Axa w kahi mm, wist f sjulssao. csmspcmsE rispwtfuuy solkiteo
TffiSlt
v Agents for
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Starch, Soda,
Extracts, Teas,
Baking Powders, Etc.
the least Money.
Next Door to Post Office.
Lai
of High-Grade Whiskeys so many kind
AND NIGHT
P. H. TIEDEM AN, Prr?pritor.
mmm mm a sasaw
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STEIL PEM CPs 6 ieha St.. Hew Verk.
OBltllltflllll :
k Cumberland
on Car Lots ;
IN CONNECTION
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